Senior Program Manager-Defense Electronics

Senior Program Manager- Defense- Onsite Position

Come join our family as our Senior Program Manager for a family of programs in Santa Clarita, CA

As our Senior Program Manager, you will work with the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged solutions that deliver optimal and reliable performance wherever they are deployed. You will be responsible for the performance of programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Our program area typically represents more than three functional areas. You will also be responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals and increasing customer satisfaction.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Information: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 plus bonus.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as the principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers by showcasing your technical program leadership within the Rugged Embedded Computing industry. Demonstrate your seniority with the Defense and Aerospace embedded environment by managing technical, multi-million dollar budgets, scheduling and leading action-oriented teams in the execution of integrated systems development programs.

• Must be familiar with the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace; the hardware development process; the integration and test requirements and methodologies to support these complex systems integration activities

• Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed - Holds program and proposal Kick-off Meetings, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule - Establishes and tracks metrics to monitor performance and progress.

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization

• Act as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.

• Establish program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization.

• Takes a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Reports potential problems to upper management.

• Ensure pertinent written records are maintained that document all agreements / commitments related to the project.

• Actively pursue new business and will be responsible to coordinate proposal responses both formal RFPs and informal inquiries.

• The Senior Program Manager will work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, and monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred (or equivalent).

• PMP or MBA is desirable

• A minimum of 10 years related experience

• Extensive background in strategic planning, competitive assessments, and bidding/acquisition of multi-million dollar contracts

• Experience in working with the Defense and Aerospace customer community and in serving as a principal point of contact to key military and commercial customers

• Management leadership of annual multi-million dollar budget

• Strong interpersonal skills especially in team building/maintenance and customer relationships

• Technical and program leadership experience and familiarity with the Single Board Computer industry and integrated systems development are required

• Should have experience with customer communications, negotiations and proposal management

• Contribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution and technology roadmap updates and must be able to keep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives and must motivate team members to develop cost effective, customer-oriented solutions and approaches.

• Must be able to act independently and make decisions on administrative / operational issues affecting the success of this organization.

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security clearance

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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